Category: Gadgets

2013’s Most Notable Smartphones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 2013 has been a huge year for smartphones. The market saw major releases in both hardware and operating systems. We also saw some truly remarkable devices change the game in many ways.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One — is there a clear winner so far?

By Ted Kritsonis

It’s early days, but the fact that the two marquee game consoles launched this month before the holiday shopping season raises the question of whether the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can claim the crown as the best between them. The truth is, there is no easy way to determine who might even be in the lead, much less win outright.

Xbox One more gaming than entertainment hub

By Ted Kritsonis

Microsoft’s launch of the Xbox One now fully kicks off the next-generation gaming battle for the living room, as it wars with Sony’s PlayStation 4 for consumers’ attention and their hard-earned dollars.

Smartwatch Showdown: Pebble vs. Samsung Galaxy Gear

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Pebble and Samsung’s Galaxy Gear are two of the newest devices aiming for the smart watch throne. While their functions are similar, their approach is wholly different.

PlayStation 4 ready to launch, details finalized on user interface

By Ted Kritsonis

The Sony PlayStation 4 is set to launch officially tomorrow at midnight at some retailers, marking the end of a giant push to market the game console and all its features, and the beginning of a new generation of console gaming that will set the tone for interactive entertainment for at least the next five years.

Review: Fuji X-M1 a solid camera that needs time to learn

By Ted Kritsonis

Compact point-and-shoot digital cameras are being cannibalized by smartphones, but better price points for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras means that it’s becoming a little easier to ramp up your photography skills. Fuji’s X-M1 offers the company’s smallest and lightest body with a level of performance that could compare favourably to a DSLR.